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1. denver mg owners? (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Tue, 09 Jun 98 16:04:21 EDT; relocating to the denver, colorado area from columbia, sc where there is no vehicle inspection/emissions testing. any denver residents out there who would be willing to give me a clue as to the hurdl; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00628.html (6,607 bytes)
2. fuel tank venting (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Tue, 27 Jan 98 20:16:03 EST; the gas tank on my 73 mgb has two hoses leading up from the floor of the trunk to a vapor separation canister. one hose acts as a vent from the tank to the canister, the other leads from the vapor ca; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02075.html (6,890 bytes)
3. vent lines (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Wed, 28 Jan 98 19:10:40 EST; posted this yesterday, but it may have been a bit unclear, so... my 73 mgb has a vapor separation canister in the trunk. there are two lines connected to this canister--one screws to a fitting just b; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02175.html (7,075 bytes)
4. top(hood) (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Mon, 03 Nov 97 16:05:16 EST; got my new top in today....have completely removed the old top, drilled the rivets, painted the header rail, repaired and painted the top frame, etc....i'm planning on installing the new top this eve; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00162.html (6,666 bytes)
5. charging... (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Wed, 12 Nov 97 19:26:25 EST; i was under the impression that a bad alternator on an mg would cause the ignition light to glow at idle...for some reason on my 73 mgb, the intensity of the light increases a bit with speed, but lev; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00833.html (6,735 bytes)
6. fumes (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Tue, 25 Nov 97 19:38:20 EST; the gas fumes from my 73 'b seem to be getting progressively worse. i beleive that i need to replace the gas tank (i suspect pinholes due to rust...). my question involves the vent from the gas tank; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01646.html (7,367 bytes)
7. springs etc... (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Thu, 09 Oct 97 21:06:57 EDT; are the rear springs on an mgb as easy to replace as they look to be? is it possible to 'rebuild' the existing springs? my 73 roadster has a noticable sag in the left rear. i'm planning on replacing; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00493.html (6,841 bytes)
8. tuning? (score: 1): Author: robert <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 97 13:15:19 EDT; what sorts of tuning measures need to be completed for cold weather on a 73 b? i'm getting quite a bit of sputtering between 2500-3000 rpm's when the motor is cold. i'm getting ready to: -replace 160; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01482.html (6,865 bytes)
9. od oops... (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Wed, 29 Oct 97 09:51:12 EST; what are the possible dire consequences of driving in gears 1-4 with the overdrive engaged? i have a 77 LH type overdrive on my 73 mgb. i recently bypassed the 4th gear lockout switch because it was; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg02061.html (7,161 bytes)
10. speedo/od (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Fri, 12 Sep 97 12:14:11 EDT; does anyone know the tpm (turns per mile) on a 77-80 model mgb speedo with overdrive? i have a 73 'b with a non-working speedometer that used to be 1280 tpm. the transmission and overdrive are from a; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00914.html (6,499 bytes)
11. tops & misc. ramblings (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Tue, 16 Sep 97 23:01:30 EDT; in spite of the dismay of many list members concerning use of the convertible top, i still need a new one. on the _rare_ occasions that the top does go up on my 73 b, i have a horrible time with it (; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01240.html (7,591 bytes)
12. enthusiasts? (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Thu, 18 Sep 97 12:29:26 EDT; Now, it seems that MGs and Triumphs have been embraced by the goatee, earing and tatoo set, who are driving cheap ragtops for style and see little difference between these and a Fiat or an Alfa excep; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01364.html (10,341 bytes)
13. rear window funk (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Fri, 01 Aug 97 14:52:45 EDT; the convertible top on my 73 b sat rolled up in storage in a barn for quite a few years (along with the car). the plastic rear window has some really strange brown stains that don't want to come off.; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00041.html (7,115 bytes)
14. a pleasant drive (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Sun, 03 Aug 97 00:13:20 EDT; took the 73 b on its first extended run on the interstate this morning to attend a meeting of the southeastern british motorcar owners club (sbmoc--where were you rick???). i'm happy to report that t; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00143.html (7,436 bytes)
15. bushings and bearings (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Wed, 06 Aug 97 23:53:23 EDT; i'm planning on changing pads, rotors, shoes, amd brake hoses this weekend. while i've got the front hubs off, i'm planning to replace the worn a-arm bushings with v-8 bushings. is this simply a matt; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00367.html (8,079 bytes)
16. SU questions (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Sun, 06 Jul 97 23:27:50 EDT; 73 mgb--has hif4 carbs. the emissions equipment was removed long before i purchased the car. unless i'm mistaken (which could easily be the case), the hif4 carbs are vented. at any rate, the fuel lin; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00369.html (8,143 bytes)
17. su rebuild (hif4) (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Sat, 12 Jul 97 00:22:30 EDT; rebuilt the front carb on the 73 'b this evening. what is the best means of setting the float? haynes manual specifies .04" (+-.02") [1.mm (+-.05mm)] should be the distance between a certain point on; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00765.html (6,915 bytes)
18. fluids (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Sun, 13 Jul 97 20:45:25 EDT; decided to flush the cooling system and change the gearbox oil today since the bad float in the rear su cannot be obtained except thru mail order, rendering it immobile until such time as this part a; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00830.html (7,461 bytes)
19. speaking of tube shock conversions... (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Mon, 14 Jul 97 22:51:08 EDT; still awaiting carb parts for the 73 'b. have flushed coolant system, but can't refill until i fix the broken water outlet stud. have drained the gearbox, but can't refill until i can manage to get t; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00897.html (8,334 bytes)
20. speedometer & od (score: 1): Author: robert williford <RDWILLI@VM.SC.EDU>; Date: Thu, 17 Jul 97 00:01:07 EDT; been waiting patiently for carb parts and tinkering a bit while the 'b rests. still haven't been able to get the broken water outlet stud loose, but i really don't want to remove the head and takeit; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01059.html (7,460 bytes)

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